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AX54 YJL

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YJL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,227 miles

O/S & N/S Front brake disc;s corroded !!

Pass 18 May 2009 67,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2008 52,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 52,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AX54 YJL is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX54 YJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 YJL registered?

AX54 YJL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is AX54 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 YJL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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